Cristian Capelli
Vice President North America, Nokia Mobile at HMD AMERICA, INC.- Claim this Profile
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Bio
Jo Harlow
Cristian is a highly motivated individual with deep experience in the mobile industry in North and Latin America. Cristian excels at relationship management, strategic thinking and execution, and influencing others, while also possessing strong skills in portfolio management, people leadership and management. Cristian is experienced in working in a complex, global environment and has established a positive track record of delivering results. He would be a great asset for any organization.
Andre Jacquet
I worked with Cristian for two years in Nokia and later Microsoft. I have worked in the Telecoms Industry for many years in great companies such as Ericsson, Sony and Apple working with the Product Business and or Product Marketing teams. I can honestly say that Cristian has been the best support partners in all those years. He has a great combination of experience, energy, commitment, seniority and drive. He understood the commercial side of the business as well as the technical aspects of the products. He was of great support to manage internally but also presenting and negotiating with customers. Finally he was a great person to have to manage the press. I would strongly recommend Cristian. andre
Jo Harlow
Cristian is a highly motivated individual with deep experience in the mobile industry in North and Latin America. Cristian excels at relationship management, strategic thinking and execution, and influencing others, while also possessing strong skills in portfolio management, people leadership and management. Cristian is experienced in working in a complex, global environment and has established a positive track record of delivering results. He would be a great asset for any organization.
Andre Jacquet
I worked with Cristian for two years in Nokia and later Microsoft. I have worked in the Telecoms Industry for many years in great companies such as Ericsson, Sony and Apple working with the Product Business and or Product Marketing teams. I can honestly say that Cristian has been the best support partners in all those years. He has a great combination of experience, energy, commitment, seniority and drive. He understood the commercial side of the business as well as the technical aspects of the products. He was of great support to manage internally but also presenting and negotiating with customers. Finally he was a great person to have to manage the press. I would strongly recommend Cristian. andre
Jo Harlow
Cristian is a highly motivated individual with deep experience in the mobile industry in North and Latin America. Cristian excels at relationship management, strategic thinking and execution, and influencing others, while also possessing strong skills in portfolio management, people leadership and management. Cristian is experienced in working in a complex, global environment and has established a positive track record of delivering results. He would be a great asset for any organization.
Andre Jacquet
I worked with Cristian for two years in Nokia and later Microsoft. I have worked in the Telecoms Industry for many years in great companies such as Ericsson, Sony and Apple working with the Product Business and or Product Marketing teams. I can honestly say that Cristian has been the best support partners in all those years. He has a great combination of experience, energy, commitment, seniority and drive. He understood the commercial side of the business as well as the technical aspects of the products. He was of great support to manage internally but also presenting and negotiating with customers. Finally he was a great person to have to manage the press. I would strongly recommend Cristian. andre
Jo Harlow
Cristian is a highly motivated individual with deep experience in the mobile industry in North and Latin America. Cristian excels at relationship management, strategic thinking and execution, and influencing others, while also possessing strong skills in portfolio management, people leadership and management. Cristian is experienced in working in a complex, global environment and has established a positive track record of delivering results. He would be a great asset for any organization.
Andre Jacquet
I worked with Cristian for two years in Nokia and later Microsoft. I have worked in the Telecoms Industry for many years in great companies such as Ericsson, Sony and Apple working with the Product Business and or Product Marketing teams. I can honestly say that Cristian has been the best support partners in all those years. He has a great combination of experience, energy, commitment, seniority and drive. He understood the commercial side of the business as well as the technical aspects of the products. He was of great support to manage internally but also presenting and negotiating with customers. Finally he was a great person to have to manage the press. I would strongly recommend Cristian. andre
Credentials
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Artificial Intelligence Foundations: Machine Learning (NASBA)
Linkedin LearningDec, 2020- Sep, 2024
Experience
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HMD AMERICA, INC.
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United States
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President North America, Nokia Mobile
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Apr 2021 - Present
Leading HMD Global business in North America. Working to bring Nokia smartphones, feature phones, accessories, and services directly to consumers, carriers, and retail partners.
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GM Retail and Business Development, Nokia Mobile
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Apr 2019 - Apr 2021
Leading Sales for Nokia phones in the US retail market and in Canada.Heading the business development activities to acquire new channel partners in America's region including Mobile Carriers, Enterprise customers and online retailers.
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Head of Business Development, Nokia Mobile
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Dec 2016 - Mar 2019
HMD is the new Home of Nokia Phones. Leads sales for Nokia phones in North America with focus on US retailers, e-tailers and carriers (Canada).Manages the company efforts to enter new channels in the Americas.Supervises the Field Force activities.
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HZO
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President Sales
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Oct 2015 - Nov 2016
Led HZO global sales and business development activities in the telecommunications and Display verticals.Manages the sales strategy and the commercial relationship with all the most important players in the industry,Collaborates with R&D, Marketing, and Operations to deliver the coating solution the customer need for their devices.
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Business Development Consultant
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Sep 2015 - Oct 2015
Strategic Consulting, including business plan & sales strategy development for acquisition of new customers in the Telecom Industry.Supports Consumer Electronic BU and Marketing organization in customer related activities.
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Microsoft
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United States
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Software Development
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200 - 300 Employee
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Head of Business Management, Phones Business Unit Americas
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Aug 2014 - Sep 2015
Oversees and manages the phone portfolio for the Americas region, accounting for total profit and loss of the unit and evaluating and proposing new technology, hardware, and software investment to executive management team. Ensures a successful product development by collaborating with product creation, marketing, and management teams during the full product lifecycle. Spearhead efforts to determine price, volumes, and business cases. • Sold targeted devices to the six top carriers in the Americas. • Achieved #1 ranking for the US and #2 for Brazil in terms of Microsoft smartphones volumes.
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Nokia
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Finland
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Director Portfolio and Business management Latin America Smart Devices
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Mar 2013 - Aug 2014
Managed daily operations, including ramping down old generation devices to introduce new Windows Phone products to market and developing best possible devices by working with wireless carrier and consumers to gather insights, and spearheading efforts to start new product manufacturing in Brazil and Argentina.• Created and launched the first affordable dual SIM, digital TV exclusively for the Brazilian market, saving more than $20M.• Built and launched an exclusive product for the top carrier in Latin America that sold out quickly and exceeded the forecasts.• Key contributor in propelling three Latin American countries into the top global 15-markets, including Argentina achieving the highest share worldwide.
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Head of Smart Devices Business Unit, Latin America
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Jun 2011 - Feb 2013
Managed daily operations, including ramping down old generation devices to introduce new Windows Phone products to market and developing best possible devices by working with wireless carrier and consumers to gather insights, and spearheading efforts to start new product manufacturing in Brazil and Argentina.• Created and launched the first affordable dual SIM, digital TV exclusively for the Brazilian market, saving more than $20M.• Built and launched an exclusive product for the top carrier in Latin America that sold out quickly and exceeded the forecasts.• Key contributor in propelling three Latin American countries into the top global 15-markets, including Argentina achieving the highest share worldwide.
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Head of Telco Channel, Latin America
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Jan 2011 - Jun 2011
Led development and execution of Nokia’s business with operator customers in Latin America, while managing an 80-member team in successfully applying value selling and implementing turn-key services to all customers in the region.• Contributed to substantial independent operator growth in the region, including Telecom Personal, Entel Chile, and Iusacell (ATT).• Reduced OPEX more than 30% with new contracting model and organization structure.
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Head Of Marketing Services
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Jan 2009 - Dec 2010
Spearheaded launch, promotion, and sustenance of Nokia services in Latin American market, working end-to- end from implementation through activation and promotion.• Drove the initiative in making “Here Maps” the most important alternative to Google maps in the region.• Increased music service awareness and added value to smart phone sales through pre-load of exclusive contents from Green day, Coldplay and Killers.
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Director Go To Market NSeries Smartphones Americas
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Jan 2008 - Dec 2008
Managed launch planning and all go-to-market activities for smart phones in the Americas region. • Successfully brought to market hit devices, including N95 and N95 8G.
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Senior Product Manager, Multimedia Devices
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Jan 2007 - Dec 2007
Oversaw all portfolio and product management activities in Latin America, successfully introducing first Flagship smart phone from Nokia to market.• Achieved high-revenue, high-growth business in Latin America from virtually No sales to several hundred million dollars of sales.
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Head of Product Marketing and Business development
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Jun 2003 - Dec 2006
Defined the product portfolio for the Italian market and investments and promotion by season/channel. Developed and implemented sell-in strategy and events for key trade partners. Led major market technology transition efforts.• Contributed to achieving a 40%+ market share from single digits in less than three years.• Launched the first wifi device and GPS navigation bundle and other new services.
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Telecommunications Engineer
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Apr 2001 - Jun 2003
Lead the planning, implementation and integration of GSM and WCDMA networks for Italian carriers, as well as the launch of one of the first 3G network in Europe.
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INdT
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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200 - 300 Employee
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Member, Board of Directors
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Jun 2011 - Jun 2014
As member of the board help shaping the strategy of INDT. Defining key invstment areas and solutions portfolio Sponsoring some key development projects. As member of the board help shaping the strategy of INDT. Defining key invstment areas and solutions portfolio Sponsoring some key development projects.
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Education
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1993 - 1999
Politecnico di Milano
Master's, Electronic engineering
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